Aureus - Lucius Verus TR P IIII IMP II COS II; Hercules
| Gold | - | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Marcus Aurelius (Marcus Aurelius Antoninus) (161-180) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 163-164 |
| Value | 1 Aureus = 25 Denarii |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#263193 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Hercules, standng front, head right, wearing lion-skin on head and draped over left arm, holding laurel-branch in right hand and club in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: TR P IIII IMP II COS II
Translation:
Tribunicia Potestate Quarta, Imperator Secundum, Consul Secundum.
Holder of tribunician power for the fourth time, supreme commander (Imperator) for the second time, consul for the second time.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Aureus coin featuring Lucius Verus, who ruled the Roman Empire from 161 to 169 AD, is considered one of the most well-known and sought-after coins among collectors. It's believed that the coin was minted to commemorate Lucius Verus' military campaigns against the Parthian Empire, and the image of Hercules on the reverse side of the coin may have been chosen to symbolize the emperor's strength and bravery.
